Candleholder Extremely Rare - Lamplighter Figurine / Lamplighter - Iron
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Antique iron candle holder depicting a lamplighter with a ladder on the back, black, from the Netherlands, circa 1850–1900, 33 × 29 × 12 cm, 0.7 kg, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.
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A unique and detailed candlestick of a young man / lamplighter with a ladder on his back, incorporated into a creative tangle of branches. The artwork is handmade and has a beautiful patina that emphasizes the details of both the figure and the leaves and branches. It is an intriguing piece that feels both modern and classical. Perfect for the lover of unusual objects. This lot may be museum-worthy due to its authentic value and fine detailing.
■ LANTERN-LIGHTER
A lamplighter or lantern lighter is a boy or man who lit the street lamps that used to run on gas or oil with the help of a ladder. Later, around 1880, the ladder became unnecessary, and in Ghent, Belgium, this work was done using a long staff.
■ SIZE
Height: 33 cm
Width: 29 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: 0.7 KG
■ SHIPPING
The lot is carefully packaged and shipped safely by registered mail and insured. Includes Track & Trace code. Worldwide shipping.
■ CHANDELUXE
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Seller's Story
CHANDELUXE - the original - started in 2020 with the sale of chandeliers. A great success. By now, Chandeluxe is one of the leading sellers of lighting and exceptional objects on Catawiki. In the summer of 2026 we auctioned lot 2000.
Translated by Google TranslateA unique and detailed candlestick of a young man / lamplighter with a ladder on his back, incorporated into a creative tangle of branches. The artwork is handmade and has a beautiful patina that emphasizes the details of both the figure and the leaves and branches. It is an intriguing piece that feels both modern and classical. Perfect for the lover of unusual objects. This lot may be museum-worthy due to its authentic value and fine detailing.
■ LANTERN-LIGHTER
A lamplighter or lantern lighter is a boy or man who lit the street lamps that used to run on gas or oil with the help of a ladder. Later, around 1880, the ladder became unnecessary, and in Ghent, Belgium, this work was done using a long staff.
■ SIZE
Height: 33 cm
Width: 29 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: 0.7 KG
■ SHIPPING
The lot is carefully packaged and shipped safely by registered mail and insured. Includes Track & Trace code. Worldwide shipping.
■ CHANDELUXE
This week, more special lots online on Chandeluxe - Catawiki
Seller's Story
CHANDELUXE - the original - started in 2020 with the sale of chandeliers. A great success. By now, Chandeluxe is one of the leading sellers of lighting and exceptional objects on Catawiki. In the summer of 2026 we auctioned lot 2000.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
0.7 kg
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Iron
Model
Extremely Rare - Lamplighter Figurine / Lamplighter
Style
Antique
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
33 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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